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INCLUSION AROUND THE WORLD
From kids to communities, see inspirational examples of how inclusion is taking root, and leading to real change, both at home and around the world.
FromABC KQ2
Special Olympics athletes visit Chiefs training camp Tuesday morning
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Kansas City Chiefs had some visitors out at training camp on Tuesday morning.
Washougal Students Advance to Special Olympics Unified All-Star Soccer Game
Two Washougal High School students represented the Seattle Sounders FC at the 2024 Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 23.
From989xfm.ca
Christian Gerro, Matthew Anderson named Recipients of Special Olympics Nova Scotia Provincial Awards
Two Antigonish County athletes have been named recipients of provincial awards by Special Olympics Nova Scotia.
Nashville SC’s selected players for Special Olympics Unified All Star Game
Nashville’s Chris Parks and Adam Ramírez have been named to the 2024 Special Olympics Unified Sports All Star Soccer Game on July 23 at Historic Crew Stadium.
FromMLSSoccer.com
Special Olympics Unified Sports® soccer players to compete in MLS All-Star week festivities
Major League Soccer (MLS) and Special Olympics today announced the rosters for the 9th annual Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game
FromNBC8: WFLA
Mike Alstott hosts bowling party for Special Olympics and ‘Camp Redbird’
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Mike Alstott (and family) will hold a summer bowling party for Camp Redbird participants and athletes from Special Olympics Florida on Friday.
FromGopherSports.com
Making a Difference On and Off the Field: Overberg and her Journey with the Special Olympics
Senior captain, Elizabeth Overberg shares her story about her work with the Special Olympics
FromCoca-Cola
Special Olympics champion inspires Team GB ahead of Paris 2024
A Dundee-born swimmer has shared her life-changing experience of winning two Special Olympics World Games Gold medals at just 15 years old, as part of a Coca‑Cola campaign to inspire British Olympians competing in Paris this summer.
FromNorthCountyNow
Potsdam man to compete at Special Olympics North American Softball Championship
Curt Walters, Class of 2014 at Potsdam Central School, is one of 15 intellectually impaired athletes who will compete from the The Pasco Stars softball team.
Williamsport man lights Torch of Hope at PA Special Olympics Summer Games
A Williamsport man who has been lighting a torch and directing the pathway for dozens of Special Olympics athletes over the years received recognition recently.
FromExaminer.org
Ohio Special Olympics Recognizes Local Athletes
Local athletes Frank Chatfield, left, and Jacob Hawk, right, will be recognized at the opening ceremonies of the Ohio Special Olympics on June 28.
SCV Diva Sharks Earn Second Place Finish In Special Olympics Basketball Tournament
The Diva Sharks traveled to Long Beach for the Special Olympics Summer Games and left it all on the court in their pursuit for a gold medal.
FromCNN World
The former teacher empowering the next generation of Special Olympics stars
Hollie Murphy has competed for her native Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, but her greatest sporting legacy may be yet to come.
Jamaal Charles on the Andy Reid system, his Special Olympics journey | Second Acts Podcast
Jamaal on his connection to the Special Olympics and now being a global ambassador
FromYahoo Finance
Special Olympics and Topgolf to Partner in New Inclusive Fundraiser on September 27
Golf fans of all abilities can register now for the Unified Fore Joy ProAm
FromNews-Press.com
Meet the 2024 Southwest Florida Special Olympics Player of the Year Finalists
Unified Sports have become a staple in Southwest Florida schools and to support their growth, The News-Press and Naples Daily News annually recognize our area's Special Olympic athletes.
FromABC 16 WAPT
Special Olympics Gold Medalist’s Story Inspires those Around Him
"He’s always been very strong — surprisingly strong," Nick’s father, Patrick Weldon said.
FromKTVQ.com
Super Senior: Larry Sherwood can't wait to compete in the Special Olympics
At the age of 76, Larry Sherwood is one of the oldest athletes competing, and he can hardly wait for the games to get underway.
Special Olympics are serious fun for Stevensville athlete Chris Zier
You can’t miss Chris Zier at the Missoula Diamondbacks golf practice.
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